We’re over halfway done with 2017, so I figured I’m sharing my favorite books that I’ve read this year so far.

1. Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys 

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Review here. I loved this YA historical fiction noval about the tragedy of the Wilhelm Gustloff. 

2. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas


Review here. Um, I freaking LOVED this book! It’s the second book in a trilogy, and frankly, it was the best!

3. Matilda by Roald Dahl

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Review here. I hadn’t read this book until this year, and I completely loved it.

4. A Conjuring of Light by VE Schwab

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Series review here. This series finale was perfect! I would highly recommend this series to anyone who loves the fantasy genre.

5. Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Jurassic park
Review here. OMG I LOVED THIS BOOK! If you haven’t read Jurassic Park, YOU MUST.

6. Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

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Review here. This fantasy novel about an assassin’s school completely took me by surprise.  I did not expect to love it as much as I did.

7. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 

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Review here.
One of my favorite character portraits I’ve read. Ove was phenomenal.

8. A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers


Review coming soon! loved the first novelThe Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, and this stand-alone sequel was just as awesome.


What were your favorite reads of 2017 so far?